Banal Security: Queer Korea in the Time of Viruses
Queer Korea in the Time of Viruses
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Timothy Gitzen's "Banal Security" explores the complex interplay between national security concerns and the experiences of queer individuals in South Korea.
The book examines how the ever-present threat of North Korea has shaped daily life, leading to the othering of queer Koreans as a potential threat to national unity and stability.
Gitzen's research delves into the ways in which security concerns permeate various aspects of life, from legal frameworks to social interactions.
He highlights the challenges faced by queer activists and the strategies they employ to navigate a society where they are often perceived as a disruptive force.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of how security concerns intersect with issues of identity, sexuality, and social justice in South Korea.
The book examines how the ever-present threat of North Korea has shaped daily life, leading to the othering of queer Koreans as a potential threat to national unity and stability.
Gitzen's research delves into the ways in which security concerns permeate various aspects of life, from legal frameworks to social interactions.
He highlights the challenges faced by queer activists and the strategies they employ to navigate a society where they are often perceived as a disruptive force.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of how security concerns intersect with issues of identity, sexuality, and social justice in South Korea.
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Timothy Gitzen, "Banal Security: Queer Korea in the Time of Viruses" (Helsinki UP, 2023)
